PSL 2018: Shahid Afridi defies age to take a blinder at the ropes vs Quetta Gladiators, watch video

On Friday night at Dubai, Shahid Afridi, 37, defied age to grab an absolute stunner at long on in ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018.

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New Delhi: In the world of sports where people are rooting for the next generation to make their mark into the game, the veterans are carving their own piece of history, setting examples for the younger pack of players. Roger Federer and his scintillating run to World No 1 title in tennis, two weeks after his sixth Australian Open win; vintage MS Dhoni turned back the clock to score his second T20I fifty on Thursday. And now on Friday night at Dubai, Shahid Afridi, 37, defied age to grab an absolute stunner at long on in ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018.

The match was between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators at the Dubai International Stadium. Opting to bat first, the Kings got off to a cautious start, and then slipped two down by the tenth over. Colin Ingram joined in later to clobber a few boundaries to lay the foundation and build a momentum, however, the middle order failed to flourish as Karachi set up a target of 150 runs. (READ: Jofra Archer shown as Pakistan player ahead of Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators clash)

Talking about the catch, it was in the 13th over of Quetta's innings. A length delivery on the stumps by Mohammad Irfan was lofted sky-high towards long-on by Umar Amin. And just when it appeared to go over Afridi, the veteran leapt high, grabbed it with one hand, but the shift in centre of gravity seemed to be tipping him over the ropes. He threw it back into the air, regained his balance and completed the formality. The stadium went berserk over the stunner at the ropes, but the umpires went upstairs for a review. The decision was 'out' and Amin departed for 31.